Health Mysteries Solved

The Case:  Lynn has Hashimoto’s and experiences fatigue, brain fog and mood swings. She takes thyroid medication and various supplements but still struggles to feel well. She’s frustrated because she eats well and follows a good thyroid protocol without the results.   The Investigation When I met Lynn, I saw that her TSH was fluctuating so we needed to stabilize her immune system. She was already following much of my advice with her diet and supplements. There were a few minor improvements we could make but my sense was that something else was playing a role in addition to her biochemistry.   What is a Psychoimmunologist? If you’ve never heard the term psychoneuroimmunology (sometimes referred to simply as psychoimmunology) it is the study of how the mind can affect the immune system.  Dr. Mario Martinez, a best-selling author is a thought leader in the field of psychoneuroimmunology with his books, “The Mind-Body Code: How the Mind Wounds and Heals the Body” and “The MindBody Self: How Longevity Is Cultura